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First Test, Emirates Old Trafford (day three of five) Sri Lanka 236 (Dhananjaya 74; Woakes 3-32) & 204-6 (Mathews 65, K Mendis 56*) England 358 (Smith 111, Brook 56; A Fernando 4-103) Sri Lanka are 82 runs ahead Scorecard England are moving towards victory over Sri Lanka after an eventful third day of the first Test at Emirates Old Trafford. The tourists closed on 204-6 in their second innings, only 82 ahead at the end of a Friday that began with England’s Jamie Smith completing his maiden Test century. Sri Lanka were in danger of imploding when captain Dhananjaya de Silva was out to Matthew Potts. With Dinesh Chandimal having an X-ray on his thumb after being pinned by Mark Wood, the tourists were effectively 95-5 in their second innings, still 27 adrift. But Angelo Mathews showed some much-needed defiance, dragging Sri Lanka into the lead with 65 in a stand of 78 with Kamindu Mendis. Crucially, England persuaded the umpires to change the ball and got a replacement that swung, with Potts having chances dropped off both Mathews and Kamindu. Mathews eventually poked Chris Woakes to Potts at point and though England will have been concerned by Wood leaving the field midway through an over, his replacement Joe Root needed only two balls to induce a wild hack from Milan Rathnayake. Sri Lanka were at least boosted by the news that Chandimal has avoided a fracture and he returned to move to 20 not out, alongside Kamindu unbeaten on an impressive 56. Earlier, wicketkeeper Smith’s 111 lifted England to 358 and a first-innings lead of 122.For two days, some occasionally high-quality cricket had been hard to enjoy because of the drab conditions. A sunny Friday with a bigger crowd felt like the arrival of a spectacle. With that in mind, the prospect of Sri Lanka folding was disappointing, especially given the one-sided nature of England’s series against West Indies last month. For some time, a three-day finish seemed the most likely outcome. Mathews, though, has form in these situations. In 2014 the 37-year-old former captain rescued Sri Lanka from a helpless position at Headingley and engineered one of the most famous victories in their history. He found a confident partner in Kamindu. The pitch, often uneven, went to sleep. Stand-in England captain Ollie Pope was forced into his hardest thinking of the match. The ball change, 41 overs into the Sri Lanka innings, was the turning point, though England almost missed their chance. While Woakes accounted for Mathews, he had already been badly missed by Root at slip and Gus Atkinson was slow to move towards Kamindu’s slash to point. England will remember what happened on this ground during last year’s Ashes Test, when most of the last two days were lost to rain and the match was drawn. Rain is again forecast for the weekend, but they will hope their position is strong enough and the weather kind enough for victory to be achieved. https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/ckg2yevnjg2o

During the rainy season, many people experience digestive issues. As such, it’s not surprising our social media algorithm shows many natural home remedies that “promise” relief. One such was by Chef Keertida Phadke, who suggested having ginger and lime with some salt, sugar to combat metabolism issues. “A ginger-lime digestive that needs only 4 ingredients to come together and makes the tastiest, chatpata digestive aide perfect for monsoons. There’s no recipe per se,” she said. How to make it? Ingredients *Thinly sliced/grated ginger with *Sugar *Salt *Lime juice (enough to cover the slices) Method*Combine everything in a glass jar. Put the lid on and shake well. *Taste and check if you need more salt/sugar. *Refrigerate for 2-3 days. You’ll see how the concoction turns the prettiest shade of pink. “Do a final adjustment of salt/sugar now that the flavours have steeped,” said Phadke. Note *This easily stays in the fridge for 10-12 days. According to Phadke, beyond its digestive powers, this makes a great relish – crisp, salty, savoury – and so much better than the vinegary ginger served alongside subpar sushi.Veena V, dietician, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bangalore said that ginger and lime are powerful ingredients with diverse healthful properties that make them great choices for the monsoon. “Ginger contains gingerol, which is a bioactive compound with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It also helps get rid of nausea, improve digestion, and prevent flu and common colds that abound during the rainy season. Also, ginger has warming properties,” said Veena. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/ginger-lime-digestive-monsoon-tips-9450459/

At least five US Secret Service agents have been placed on administrative leave following the attempt on Donald Trump's life in Pennsylvania, US media reports. They include the head of the the Pittsburgh field office that coordinated security with local police, three other agents in the same office and a member of Trump's personal detail, according to the BBC's US news partner CBS. Trump, the Republican presidential candidate, was injured in the right ear by a bullet fired from a roof by Thomas Crooks, 20, at a rally in Butler on 13 July. His burst of gunfire killed one crowd member and injured two others before he was shot dead by a Secret Service sniper. Anthony Guglielmi, a spokesman for the Secret Service, said its review of "this operational failure" was ongoing, adding that agents were held to "the highest professional standards" and any violations could result in disciplinary action. Kimberly Cheatle resigned as the service's director shortly after facing members of Congress in a contentious hearing where she failed to provide specific answers about the attack and her agents' response. She has since been replaced by Ronald Rowe as acting director. The House of Representatives has formed a task force to investigate the operational failures that allowed Crooks to fire on the crowd. Trump held an outdoor rally in North Carolina on Wednesday, his first since the assassination attempt. His podium surrounded by bulletproof glass. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyn6p67p0jo

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Beyond benchmark measures like employment, growth, and inflation, economics encompasses the full spectrum of humanity. It affects—and reflects—everyone. Central bankers may be most acutely aware of this, as well as the high cost for people should they falter in charting the policies to keep prices stable and workers employed. For interest-rate setters and anyone else pondering whether steering an economy has ever been so complicated or more consequential, recent books build out the literature on the most essential subject: how economics can be a tool to improve people’s lives. They also reflect new voices on civil society, tax reform and gender equality, as shown by the latest reviews in the IMF’s quarterly magazine, Finance & Development. From China-US ties and climate change to broadening gauges of economic growth, below is a selection of new books reviewers have recently highlighted in F&D’s pages.Elizabeth O’Brien Ingleson traces the cultural, diplomatic, and economic factors that shaped China’s 1970s transformation and its relationship with the United States. She describes how these factors played out in each country and in relation to each other to answer broader and more fundamental questions—not only about why China converged with US capitalism but also why American capitalists incorporated China into their vision of the future.R. Jisung Park documents how climate change affects human welfare and the global economy. Higher temperatures are reflected in everything from standardized testing and professional tennis to manufacturing and crime rates. “Hotter temperatures,” Park argues, “may already be affecting companies’ bottom lines,” and climate change has the potential to “significantly alter the economic playing field.”Paolo de Renzio shows how nongovernmental and civil society organizations influence tax reforms, based on case studies in countries at various stages of economic and institutional development. This book is part of a broader rethinking about tax policy, touching on a wide range of real-world examples, from former public officials in Guatemala holding an opaque and ineffective tax administration to account to a campaign for higher taxes on alcohol and tobacco in the Philippines. https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2024/08/21/economics-authors-confront-toughest-questions-on-data-history-and-theory

Researchers warn the animals we eat could be the gateway to a pandemic in the form of antimicrobial resistance, unleashing a wave of deadly superbugs.The World Health Organization estimates that drug-resistant diseases could cause up to 10 million deaths each year by 2050. The researchers analyzed this public health and food security challenge in the food animal industry in Southeast Asia for the International Journal of Food Science and Technology. This challenge is relevant to Australia, which has strong political, economic and social ties with countries in the region. Australia marked 50 years of engagement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a special summit in Melbourne earlier this year. Bioscientist Professor Rajaraman Eri and microbiologist Dr. Charmaine Lloyd from RMIT University in Australia and public policy expert Dr. Pushpanathan Sundram from Thailand co-wrote the journal article. "There is a big pandemic waiting to happen in the form of antimicrobial resistance," said Eri, who is the Associate Dean of Biosciences and Food Technology at RMIT and also a veterinarian. "We're going to face a situation in the world where will run out of antibiotics. That means we will not be able to treat infections." Asia is a hotspot of antimicrobial resistance in animals, with Southeast Asia being an epicenter, the team says. There are more than 2.9 billion chickens, 258 million ducks, 7 million cattle, 15.4 million buffaloes, 77.5 million pigs, 13.7 million sheep and 30.6 million goats in the region, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. "Livestock farming, mainly for smallholders, provides employment and side income, improves household dietary components and nutritional security, and provides food and economic well-being for their respective nations," said Sundram, who contributed to the research while he was at Chiang Mai University in Thailand. The research paper highlights Southeast Asia's challenges associated with antimicrobial resistance and residue in animals, and points out the need to differentiate the two concepts.Resistance occurs when microorganisms develop resistance to antimicrobial agents to which they are exposed. "On the farm, the presence of antibiotics in food, soil, water run-off and animal waste can contribute to this resistance developing," said Lloyd, from RMIT's School of Science. "The overuse and misuse of antimicrobial drugs, especially for growth promotion in healthy animals, have resulted in the increased rate of resistance. "Since resistant bacteria in animals may be transferred to humans through the food chain or by direct contact, this transmission pathway highlights the connection between human and animal health, emphasizing the need to address antimicrobial resistance in food animals." Food animals' residues are remnants of drugs, pesticides and other chemical substances that persist in animal tissues or products after administration or exposure to these substances. "Veterinary drug residues commonly arise from overusing and improper use of antimicrobial agents, growth promoters and other veterinary drugs in animal husbandry practices," Eri said. "Efforts in the region to regulate antimicrobial use are underway, but there's growing concern over consuming products with antimicrobial residues, which can impact human health due to the presence of antibiotic-resistant microbiota and pathogens in hosts," Sundram said. "In Australia, we have excellent policies to take care of antimicrobial resistance, specifically, the usage of antibiotics is well regulated," Eri said. "But that's not the case at the global level. In many countries, anybody can buy antibiotics, whether it be for human or animal use." The team has six recommendations for policymakers in ASEAN countries to address antimicrobial resistance and residue in food animals: Recognize the difference between residue and resistance, to tackle the resistance challenges with the right interventions in Southeast Asia's food animals. Collaborate regionally and develop tailored strategies to navigate disease outbreaks, environmental concerns, residue levels and antimicrobial resistance. Implement country-specific awareness campaigns, robust surveillance of residues and resistance, appropriate regulations and responsible antimicrobial use, to reduce resistance risks. Foster international cooperation and initiatives to address resistance comprehensively, ensuring a united front against both residue and resistance. Strengthen public health systems and preparedness. Promote innovation and research in alternative antimicrobial solutions, sustainable farming practices and advanced diagnostics, to stay ahead of evolving challenges. https://phys.org/news/2024-08-pandemic-animals.html

North Wales is driving paradise. The roads through Snowdonia National Park are, in the truest sense of the word, epic. Tight and twisting as you climb up the mountains, fast and flowing in the valleys, with sublime scenery surrounding the shadow of Mount Snowdon. Park on the side of the road for an hour and you may see three or four cars pass by. One of them might be someone who made the pilgrimage. Mostly it’s just you and the sheep. Our wooly friends are nonplussed about the car, as they are most things. I’m not. The Porsche 718 Spyder RS is the final salvo for the internal-combustion Boxster, complete with God’s Own Flat-Six—a 4.0-liter, 493-hp, 9,000-rpm engine lifted from the 911 GT3. Pair that with a chassis honed by Porsche’s Motorsport department, but optimized for the road, and you’ve got a car as epic as this place.In its current guise, the Porsche 718 Boxster has been with us since 2016, yet its bones date back to the 981-generation Boxster of 2012. Ancient in car terms, but this car still feels great. Porsche got the fundamentals just right. In all its guises, the Boxster has always offered perfect handling balance and a driving experience that’s hardly compromised compared to its tin-top Cayman counterpart. In fact, the Boxster is typically lighter than its Cayman equivalent, and so it is here with the Spyder RS. The funny thing is that Porsche doesn’t refer to this car as a “Boxster.” It is just, simply, the 718 Spyder RS, and that’s quite apt. Since its very beginning, the Boxster has always offered a blend of daily usability and sports-car fun, but the Spyder RS sacrifices some usability for more flare, more drama, more… more. Erecting the lightweight top is akin to pitching a tent. The top’s fabric offers about as much sound insulation and theft protection; the ride is quite tough at low speed; the gearing is relatively short, so the engine drones at highway speed; the bucket seats are a pain to climb in and out of. A Boxster GTS 4.0 is a car you can use every day, no problem. The Spyder RS demands more, but it also offers more. It takes the Boxster to new heights.The suspension that’s tough around town comes alive on a fast road. Snowdonia’s “B-roads” are lumpy and bumpy, heavily crowned to deal with the constant rain, and with weird dips at the inside of corners. And the occasional cattle grade to contend with. Here, the Spyder RS floats along the surface, adaptive dampers rounding off all the hard edges perfectly. Sport-mode suspension settings are often too hard for places like this, but in the Spyder RS, the dampers just keep the body tied down that little bit better, without ever upsetting the car. Porsche softened the spring rates compared with the Cayman GT4 RS and it pays dividends. On basically every road we threw at the Spyder RS, even the ones beyond Wales, the car ate them up. Like all Boxsters before it, the Spyder’s handling is perfectly calibrated. It pivots right around its center, with a chassis balance that responds so precisely to throttle inputs. Like the Cayman GT4 RS, the Spyder RS is a very fast car, but one that makes the driver feel immediately at ease. You get in and push hard straight away. The big brakes boost your confidence as well. I can’t remember the last time I drove a Porsche Motorsport car without their optional carbon-ceramics, but these cast-iron brakes stop more than well enough and offer perfect pedal feel. https://www.motor1.com/reviews/729564/porsche-718-spyder-rs-review/

India’s Aditi Ashok and Diksha Dagar will tee off at the iconic Old Course on Thursday, hoping to put aside their indifferent form at the Paris Olympics earlier this month. The Women’s Open, which carries a purse of USD 9 million, one of the biggest in the sport, will see the return of the Women’s Major to St. Andrews for the first time since 2013, when Stacey Lewis won the title. The only other time the course staged the Women’s Major was in 2007, when it was won by Mexican star Lorena Ochoa. Aditi is grouped with A Lim Kim of Korea and American Cheyenne Knight, while Diksha goes out with Japan’s Hikaru Yoshimoto and Casandra Alexander. Both start on the back nine. While Diksha has not played on the course competitively in the past, Aditi played at the Old Course in 2015 when she won the St Rule Trophy, an amateur event. Aditi went on to win the title and is the only Indian to have done it. Aditi, who started playing at the age of five, has numerous firsts to her credit. Diksha, 23, has charted her own path in the sport. Born with a hearing impairment, Diksha overcame several odds to win gold at the Deaflympics and then became the first golfer ever to have played the Deaflympics and the Summer Olympics, which she has done twice. Aditi is playing her eighth Women’s Open, where her best has been T-22 in 2018 -- her best in a Major is T-17 at 2024 Evian Championship. Diksha, making her fifth Women’s Open start, achieved her best finish -- a tied-21 -- at the 2023 edition.Diksha, who was with her family when their car met with an accident ahead of the Paris Olympics, said she is feeling better. Her father, Naren Dagar, who is also her caddie, was behind the wheel when the mishap occurred. Defending champion Lilia Vu is back and will try to emulate the commanding win she fashioned at Walton Heath. -PTI TENNIS Ankita Raina in second round Ankita Raina eased past Lucia Llinares Domingo 6-2, 6-2 in the first round of the $25,000 ITF women’s tennis tournament in Vigo, Spain, on Wednesday. Ankita was top-seeded in doubles with Vasanti Shinde and the duo had a bye in the first round.The first day of the Monsoon Pickleball Championship was witness to winners in seven categories held on day one of the championship with Ritesh Jaiswal and Anjali Pol winning their respective Advance Men’s and Women’s Singles categories. The 50+ Men’s and Women’s were dominated by Niten Kirtane and Shakks Devnani. Eight more categories will be played on Day 2 of the championship held from the 20 th of August 2024 till the 25 th of August 2024 at NESCO, Mumbai. Day two will also be witness to an exhibition match between top international players that will include headliner Jay DeVilliers and international pickleball stars like Quang Duong, Ryler DeHeart, Rob Nunnery, Megan Fudge DeHeart, Roos VanReek and Emilia Shmidt. https://sportstar.thehindu.com/other-sports/india-sports-news-results-scores-august-21-schedule-latest-updates-highlights/article68550792.ece

Written by Laura Marchese and Katherine Livingstone, Deakin University Melbourne Many of us are looking for ways to eat a healthier and more sustainable diet. And one way to do this is by reducing the amount of meat we eat. That doesn’t mean you need to become a vegan or vegetarian. Our recent research shows even small changes to cut down on meat consumption could help improve health and wellbeing.But not all plant-based options are created equal and some are ultra-processed. Navigating what’s available when eating out – including options like tofu and fake meats – can be a challenge. So what are your best options at a cafe or restaurant? Here are some guiding principles to keep in mind when cutting down on meat.Health benefits to cutting down Small amounts of lean meat can be part of a healthy, balanced diet. But the majority of Australians still eat more meat than recommended. Only a small percentage of Australians (10%) are vegetarian or vegan. But an increasing number opt for a flexitarian diet. Flexitarians eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, while still enjoying small amounts of meat, dairy, eggs and fish. Our recent research looked at whether the average Australian diet would improve if we swapped meat and dairy for plant-based alternatives, and the results were promising.The study found health benefits when people halved the amount of meat and dairy they ate and replaced them with healthy plant-based foods, like tofu or legumes. On average, their dietary fibre intake – which helps with feeling fuller for longer and digestive health – went up. Saturated fats – which increase our blood cholesterol levels, a risk factor for heart disease – went down. Including more fibre and less saturated fat helps reduce the risk of heart disease. Achieving these health benefits may be as simple as swapping ham for baked beans in a toastie for lunch, or substituting half of the mince in your bolognese for lentils at dinner. For a long time we’ve known processed meats – such as ham, bacon and sausages – are bad for your health. Eating high amounts of these foods is associated with poor heart health and some forms of cancer. But the same can be true of many processed meat alternatives. Plant-based alternatives designed to mimic meat, such as sausages and burgers, have become readily available in supermarkets, cafes and restaurants. These products are ultra-processed and can be high in salt and saturated fat. Our study found when people replaced meat and dairy with ultra-processed meat alternatives – such as plant-based burgers or sausages – they ate more salt and less calcium, compared to eating meat or healthy plant-based options. So if you’re cutting down on meat for health reasons, it’s important to think about what you’re replacing it with. The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend eggs, legumes/beans, tofu, nuts and seeds. https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/4-ways-to-cut-down-on-meat-when-dining-out-and-still-make-healthy-choices-9521846/

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested and booked a Lahore resident for allegedly sharing fake information that incited the recent riots across the UK, it emerged on Wednesday. More than a week after the kingdom witnessed widespread riots in the aftermath of the fatal stabbing of three young girls in Southport, law enforcement agencies began probing claims that the disinformation originated from a website with a footprint in Pakistan. Reports aired by UK media identified little-known platform Channel3Now as the source of the disinformation that claimed the British-born 17-year-old suspect was a Muslim immigrant who had arrived in the UK on a boat. However, UK broadcaster ITV News asserted that a Pakistani individual was the originator of the false news story. Lahore Deputy Inspector General (Operations) Faisal Kamran had told Dawn they were analysing the claims made by ITV News and had initiated a probe. According to a first information report (FIR) registered by the FIA, a copy of which is available with Dawn.com, the X user who allegedly shared the disinformation was identified as Farhan Asif, a resident of Lahore. Additionally, Farhan Asif “admitted to providing misleading information to the BBC regarding his accomplices in an attempt to divert blame to others”, the FIR states. Upon arriving at the suspect’s residence, the raid team took him into custody and searched the premises. The team seized two laptops and a mobile phone, with a technical analysis of the data suggesting that “the suspected Twitter account “Channel3Nownews” [was] found active through the alleged post was shared”, the FIR said. When interrogating the suspect at the scene, he “confessed his guilt”, stating that he runs the ‘Channel3Nownews’ account “with the purpose of sharing the national and international news”. He maintained that he just reposted the tweet from another account titled ‘Bernie’. The FIR was registered under Section 9 (glorification of an offence) and 10a (cyberterrorism; coerce, intimidate, create a sense of fear, panic or insecurity in the (government or the public or a section of the public or community or sect or create a sense of fear or insecurity in society) of the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), 2016. Furthermore, an application for the suspect’s remand was submitted to the district court, with police requesting a 14-day remand “for the purpose of recovery and completion of investigation”. However, the judicial magistrate only granted one day’s remand, directing the investigating officer to “complete the investigation positively” and to produce the suspect in court on August 22 (Thursday). https://www.dawn.com/news/1853754/fia-files-cyberterrorism-case-against-suspect-for-allegedly-sharing-misinformation-inciting-uk-riots

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TOKYO: Officials from Japan and the Arab League are holding talks here on forming new economic partnerships and strengthening existing agreements in sectors including energy and healthcare. The 5th Japan-Arab Economic Forum began in Tokyo on Tuesday and ends on July 11. Previous forum meetings took place in 2009, 2013, 2010 and 2016. On Wednesday, the officials participated in a “Public-Private Economic Conference” featuring Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ken Saito. Nobuyuki Nakajima, the managing director of the Japan External Trade Organization, or JETRO, based in Dubai, delivered the opening remarks. Saito said: “The world is now at a major turning point. In addition to the increasing complexity of the international situation, Japan and Arab countries are important partners based on historical friendly relations, with global issues such as deoxygenation, energy, water and poverty. “Now is the time for us to take advantage of each other’s strengths while addressing these global challenges.” He said Japan aims to realize growth in Japan and the Arab world through solving social problems and strengthening new partnerships. “The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has secured a $1 billion budget to develop a flagship project that symbolizes cooperation with Global South countries,” he said. “Specific projects such as decarbonization, digital and healthcare have already begun to work. The purpose of the Japan-Arab Economic Forum is to achieve peace, stability and prosperity between Japan and Arab countries through cooperation in a wide range of fields.” Other participants included Dr. Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Maliki, head of the economic affairs sector of the Arab League, Dr. Saleh A. Al-Kharabsheh from Jordan’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and Dr. Khaled Hanafi, secretary-general of the Union of Arab Chambers. For the following session, “Expanding Mutual Investment,” the keynote speech was delivered by Ahmed Aboul Gheit, secretary-general of the Arab League. The session included Kazushige Tanaka, deputy director-general for trade and economic cooperation from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, and Wissam Hassan Fattouh, secretary-general of the Union of Arab Banks. The early afternoon session focused on climate change, which included discussions on green products, water, waste management, hydrogen, and ammonia. The participants included Ibrahim Al-Dakhiri, director-general of the Arab Organization for Agricultural Development, and Dr. Salem Hamidi, director-general of the Arab Atomic Energy Authority. A later session on new technologies featured Dr. Ismail Abdel Ghaffar Ismail, president of the Arab Academy for Science, Technology and Maritime Transport, and Dr. Walid El-Hennawy, assistant secretary-general of the Arab Tourism Organization. https://www.arabnews.com/node/2546861/middle-east

Mumbai: A local filmmaker resorted to a 'monkey-style protest' by tying himself atop a tree at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park in Mumbai to express his frustration against the alleged harassment by the Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) on Wednesday morning. The entire protest and ensuing drama lasted around an hour and ended after teams from the Mumbai Fire Brigade and Mumbai Police successfully brought him down unharmed and took him to the police station. Identifying himself as Pravin Kumar Mohare, he told media persons that the AWBI was harassing filmmakers by charging exorbitant fees on flimsy grounds in the name of issuing no objection certificates (NOCs)."Even for showing a hen or cow feeding grass or a bullock cart in the film, filmmakers are forced to shell out ₹ 30,000 for getting the AWBI's NOC... This is sheer blackmail and creates huge hurdles for the film fraternity, hence, this must stop immediately," demanded Mr Mohare from his leafy perch. He also repeatedly sought to meet Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, and other leaders to apprise them of the purported problems he encountered with his upcoming film, 'Shirched Premacha'. Mr Mohare had earlier raised the same issue on different social media platforms. Listen to the latest songs, only on JioSaavn.com Failing to get any response, he climbed the tree to vent his frustrations and grievances as a huge crowd of amused joggers and walkers watched the spectacle. https://www.ndtv.com/mumbai-news/mumbai-filmmakers-monkey-style-protest-against-animal-welfare-board-of-india-6072977